We Have To Stop Them

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Again, so sorry about the slow update.

That day at school I sort of kept a mild distance from Jade. I was still in shock at what I saw. I didn't even sit next to her at class. She didn't blame me; what I saw was extremely intense and on top of that, she told me to stay quiet. I really wanted to forget it but I just couldn't get the images out of my head. They were scarring.

I started lunch sitting alone in the Asphalt Cafe at our usual table. I put my hamburger in my mouth and chewed slowly but I really wasn't sure if I wanted to swallow. I lost myself in thought as all of the images of Jade getting beaten came back to me. Those images seemed to occupy my entire being. I had been thinking about them nearly non stop for the past three or four hours and I still couldn't believe what I saw that morning. The dark figure over Jade's hurting body. The swift movements of the thrust of the leg. The tears in Jade's eyes.

"Hey Beck? You feeling all right?"

I snapped out of it to see Andre, Robbie, Tori and Cat all sitting at the table with me. Jade wasn't sitting with us today. Cat waved her hand in front of my face and snapped her fingers a couple of times.

"Yeah, I'm here, I'm fine," I said, somewhat half-heartedly.

"OK, something's up. You and Jade haven't said a thing to each other all day. You didn't even sit next to each other," said Tori.

"Did you guys argue again?" asked Robbie.

"What's going on?" asked Andre.

"Nothing, everything's going fine," I said in a very obvious denial.

"No, it's not. Come on, Beck. You can tell us. We've all been friends for years," said Cat.

I was wrestling with myself whether to tell them or not. On one hand, Jade told me to keep it quiet. But on the other hand, Jade clearly needed help and if the others found out that I knew about this and didn't tell them, they would be pissed. I decided I had to tell them. We needed to help Jade and stop her parents from what they are doing.

"Fine..it's not. Jade doesn't want me to tell you guys but it's for her own good. Lean in," I said.

Everyone leaned into the table so that no one else could overhear what we were talking about. It was probably bad enough that I was telling these guys. I couldn't even imagine if someone we barely knew heard what I was about to say. I started to whisper.

"I went over to Jade's house this morning to surprise her since we had just made up and Andre was at school anyway for that project-that's OK with you, right?"

"Yeah, it's fine. Keep going," said Andre.

"Anyway, I'm about to knock on the door when I hear this smashing sound. So I tried to get in but I couldn't so I go to the window and I see Jade getting beaten by her father...Jade's parents abuse her and it's been going on for years."

I sucked in my breath and let this sink in for everyone else. All of them looked shocked. Cat was on the verge of tears out of sadness for Jade. Robbie's and Tori's mouths were slightly dropped but the most shock came from Andre. His eyes widened and you could actually see his skin go a bit pale. His expression went from shock to sadness and shame as he looked down at the table. After what felt like forever, he managed to muster out a few weak words.

"I can't believe this...I had no idea...Why didn't she tell me? Why didn't she tell any of us?" he asked.

"She didn't want her parents to find out people knew. Every time someone finds out, they move again. At least, that's what she says," I replied.

"That's awful! How can Jade just let them get away with this?" said Tori.

Andre stood up and grabbed his lunch and chucked it at a trash can in frustration. Some nearby students were startled by the normally calm and friendly Andre's outburst and moved away to further tables.

"I can't believe this! How could I not have known? The marks on her body and her always wanting to stay at my house? How could I not have caught on?" he shouted.

"Dude! Keep it down! People are listening!" shushed Robbie.

Andre sat back down and buried his face, nearly in tears. He was trying to calm himself now but was overcome with emotion.

"I'm such a jackass...I'm her boyfriend...I'm supposed to keep an eye on these things and make sure nothing happens to her...all the clues were right in front of me and I never caught on! How could I be so stupid!" he groaned.

"It's not your fault, Andre. None of us knew until today. It's a good thing Beck went over," said Cat, patting Andre on the back to comfort him.

"Yeah, I guess...thanks, Beck. I really mean that. Thanks for telling us," said Andre, giving me a weak smile.

"Enough talking. Right now we have to figure out what to do about this. Jade needs our help," said Robbie.

"Obviously the first thing we have to do is call the cops and get them on Jade's parents, maybe investigate the house" said Tori.

"Right. We also have to get Jade safely and separate her from her parents. If we can get to her before her parents and her parents get away, at least Jade will be safe," I said.

"Sounds simple enough. If we can save Jade and stop her parents, everything should be good. As long as we act faster than them, nothing should go wrong" said Robbie.

As soon as those words left Robbie's mouth, a ringing came from the intercom, soon followed by a voice from our principal, Principal Eikner.

"Jadelyn West. Jadelyn West. Please come to the main office. Your parents are here to pick you up."

Crap.

Remus'Girl-Jaggie-Bade: Well, Beck got over the shock and he is making a move to help her. We have to see how the rest of that stuff plays out.

livvylovesyou: Time to try and help poor Jade!

666LuvJayC: Jennifer was walking in the streets when a thug shot her in the head and she died. She was rushed to the hospital where the paramedics used a new miracle medicine that revived her and she lived happily ever after. How's that? O_o

ScissorLuvCallie: They're about to do something about the evil parents!

Just Say'n: Fair enough. Poor Beck indeed.

Jeremy Shane: Thank you, come again. =)

chocolatecheesecake23164: Jinx after jinx after jinx...damn it.

Im Right Here 13: The hope is always there. Thanks, glad you like it!